# Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2017-11-14 · 18031 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 18031
- **Date:** 2017-11-14
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

## Hazards

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

## Remedies

Replace

## Retailer(s)

Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.

## Importer(s)

Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Tech-Drift-Recalls-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-Hazards)
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